ISACA Exam Questions

how should hard disks be sanitized?

In order to properly protect against unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data, how should hard disks
be sanitized?

A.
The data should be deleted and overwritten with binary 0s.

B.
The data should be demagnetized.

C.
The data should be low-level formatted.

D.
The data should be deleted.

Explanation:
To properly protect against unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data, hard disks should be
demagnetized before disposal or release.